"Refinancing of our 1987 bond issue was a consideration because of favorable 1997 interest rates," explained LACC President Dr. Reed Phillips.
With the bond issue LACC will put to use a little over $10 million towards paying off its indebtedness of the previous bond issue; another $1 million will be put away in a reserve account to cover unforeseen circumstances (as required by the state); $1.5 million was incurred in processing the bond issue; and the remaining $6.4 million will be used for campus improvements.
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Charles Cooke, DC, LLB, a 1956 alumnus of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, presented a $10,000 scholarship program for black students attending LACC during the first annual "Research and Scholarship Recognition Day" this past October.
"My purpose today is to donate money," Dr. Cooke forthrightly told the audience. "I want to establish a scholarship program for the black students attending LACC which will help to hit the areas where chiropractic is not known."
Dr. Cooke, a native of Los Angeles, has practiced there for some 33 years. He's a member of the L.A. Metropolitan Chiropractic Society, and a chapter member of the American Philanthropy Assoc.
William Ruch, DC, of Oakland, a 1986 Life West graduate, was named the 1997 "Alumnus of the Year" by the Life West Alumni Assoc. The award is presented for outstanding personal and professional accomplishments, and dedication to the community, the chiropractic profession, and Life West.
Dr. Ruch has been in private practice in North Oakland the past 10 years. He is the author of recently released book, Atlas of Common Subluxations of the Human Spine and Pelvis. Dr. Ruch said the purpose of the book is to "help the chiropractic, medical, and legal communities better understand the nature of the subluxation."
Tim Talmage, Life West "Student of the Year."
In related news, the Alumni Assoc. named junior Tim Talmage, 32, the 1997 "Student of the Year." Tim merited the award with his academic excellence (4.0 GPA), and his service to chiropractic and the community, which included being president of the Clinic Community Outreach Club for five consecutive quarters. He is currently the student community service coordinator.
Originally from Albany, New York, Tim worked as a money management consultant before turning to a chiropractic career. Tim and his family live in San Leandro.
Dr. Robert Cooperstein, who writes the provocative "Chiropraxis" column in DC, has been promoted from associate professor to professor, and named administrative research coordinator.
In private practice since 1985, Dr. Cooperstein has been a member of the Palmer West faculty since 1989. As research coordinator, Dr. Cooperstein will report to Dr. William Meeker, director of the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, to implement the PCCR research plan at Palmer West. Dr. Cooperstein's multifaceted responsibilities include external funding for Palmer research, and developing collaborative research among the Palmer West clinics and faculty.
Dr. Cooperstein has been given three "Presidential" awards from Palmer West for his excellence in research and instruction.
He is a featured presenter at chiropractic and multidisciplinary conferences, and has been published in Chiropractic Technique, JMPT, and the Journal of Chiropractic Education. Dr. Cooperstein teaches general pathology and correlative technique and management, and is the author of the textbooks, Chiropraxis, and Introduction to General Pathology.
Dr. Cooperstein is currently working on three research projects with Dr. Robert Jansen: an investigation of a friction-reducing table apparatus which enables the doctor to evaluate leg checks under different load conditions; a study of the effects of different head and cervical spine positions on fine motor control; and foot posture photometry.
The PCCW clinics include the campus student clinic, three community facilities, and two "satellite" locations in San Jose and Santa Clara. Dr. Souza said one of his main tasks was to improve intern education, to "further develop clinical competencies, build new skills, and provide greater exposure to all aspects of what the students will encounter as doctors in practice."
Dr. Souza, a past "Presidential" award honoree for outstanding service to the college, is the author of Sports Injuries of the Shoulder:Conservative Management, and Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor: Protocol and Algorithms.
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Every year, five Alameda County newspapers ask readers to cast ballots for the businesses and professionals that provide quality, service and professionalism in the San Francisco East Bay area.
The Alameda Newspaper Group's 10th annual "Best from the Valley to the Bay," included the category, "Best Chiropractic Services."
The three DCs named were all Life West alumni: Michael Tereo of Newark; Lynne Sullivan of Pleasanton; and Victoria Brown of Alameda.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
